Master of Fine Arts: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Master of Fine Arts
The University of Auckland

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme provides an opportunity to advance both your creative practice and research abilities. The MFA is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts. This degree is also open to anyone who has completed a university degree, who is able to demonstrate their professional experience through a portfolio that demonstrates their practice as an artist. Students can enter the programme at the beginning of the year, in the first semester or opt for a mid-year start in the second semester. The MFA provides a pathway to doctoral level study. There are three common areas where Fine Arts graduates find employment – public sector, private organisations, or as a practising artist or entrepreneurial creative. As the business world looks to innovators, the capabilities developed through a creative education are becoming highly sought-after.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$48,595.20 (24,45,780) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2026

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$48,595.20 (24,45,780) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

City Campus

22 Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

120-point MFA:

Prior study completed at another tertiary institution or equivalent:

You must have completed a Bachelors Honours or Postgraduate Diploma degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a grade point equivalent of 4.5 or higher. Your area of study in the degree must have been Fine Arts or a direct equivalent.

You will be required to submit a portfolio as part of your application and please see the ‘further programme requirements section below for information about this.

180-point MFA:

Prior study completed at another tertiary institution or equivalent:

You must have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (or equivalent) with a grade point equivalent of 4.5 or higher.

or

You must hold a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4.5 of higher, and have relevant experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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